TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Marisa Lundstedt, Community Development Director
Erik Zandvliet, T.E. City Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Resolution to Install Stop Signs at Valley Drive/Oak Street/35th Street and Realign the Intersection Approaches on a Trial Basis as Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Community Development Lundstedt).
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation stop signs in all directions at Valley Drive/Oak Avenue/35th Street and realign the intersection approaches on a 6-month trial basis and adopt Resolution #15-0007.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost to install the stop signs and pavement markings can be funded through the existing Public Works operating budget.
BACKGROUND:
Recently, the City has received several requests for stop signs or other traffic measures at the intersection of Valley Drive and Oak Avenue and 35th Street. In July 2014, a local resident stated that it is difficult to exit the Ross Manhattan senior living complex when cars are speeding south on Valley Drive. In September 2014, a second resident requested the City address speeding issues on Valley Drive and is asking for stop signs between Sepulveda Boulevard and 27th Street. He also explained that the lanes on Valley Drive are too narrow and parked cars are hit regularly by speeding cars. The intersection of Valley Drive and Oak Avenue and 35th Street is currently stopped on the southbound approach of Oak Avenue and the eastbound approach of 35th Street.
DISCUSSION:
On January 22, 2015, the Parking and Public Improvements Commission held a public meeting to discuss the Traffic Engineer's evaluation supporting stop signs in all directions and temporary realignment of the inte...
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